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| WELCOME TO EQUIBOOKS.com Your Online Horse Book & DVD Store Here you will find a large and carefully chosen selection of fine horse books and horse DVDs, horse videos and CDs. In our effort to offer quality books about modern horsemanship, horse communication, training and riding, we import, distribute and publish select new and old titles. We carry many horse books and horse DVDs about classical equitation, dressage, all equestrian sports, trail riding, smooth gaited horses and the free roaming Mustangs of the West. Our selection partially focusses on all aspects of horses of Iberian ancestry, their history and traditions. This includes the Spanish Andalusian, Portuguese Lusitano, Azteca, Paso Fino and Peruvian Paso Horses and Spanish Mustangs. Our product line offers over 1500 horse book and horse DVD titles in an easy to use secure shopping cart. We have published, sold and shipped many thousands of horse books and DVDs worldwide to over 40 different countries from USA and Canada to Argentina, Australia, Germany and South Africa, from Turkey and Romania to the Falkland Islands and many more. |
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TWISTED TRUTHS OFMODERN DRESSAGE by Philippe Karl In this book, Philippe Karl, one of the most outspoken critics of the modern dressage world, reveals some disturbing facts about the physical, anatomical and mental effects through official dressage guidelines as issued by the German Horse Society on horses. By comparing these with philosophies of masters of classical riding such as La Gueriniere and Baucher, he shows possible solutions to the challenging situation of modern competitive dressage. This book explores key problems of modern dressage: physical aspects, straightness, balance, exercises. It describes the effects of modern dressage, breeding and business. It suggests a classical alternative: the philosophy of 'legerity'. his book and Classical Dressage DVDs. This book is brand new and will certainly be a bestseller. Shipments are expected by Jujy 15, 2008. Reserve your copy now! It is priced for introduction at $69.95 plus s/h |
NEW - Our Robert Vavra Collection
Our fantastic collection of Brand New, out-of-print Robert Vavra books. These books are all of collector' s quality, many of them still in the original shrink-wrap. And they all come with a Hand Signed Insert by Robert Vavra. All titles are being sold for just $35.00, way below the original list price. Some titles are already selling at high collector's prices and brand new copies are rarely available anywhere. |
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Classic Versus Classiquewith Philippe Karl and Christoph Hess "Riding instructions or légèreté - sport or art?" When Philippe Karl's book, "Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage” was published, feelings began to run very high. French instructor Philippe Karl (School of Légèreté) and Christoph Hess (head of the training department of the German National Equestrian Federation e.V.) have now met openly and without mincing words to discuss their individual points of view - a somewhat heated debate using actual practical examples of different riders and horses in the riding arena. Claudia Sanders, with the aim of not only documenting it but also of
presenting it in a completely objective manner. Everybody can and should
form their own opinion as to what "classic" riding really is. Price: $49.95
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Motivation for Dressage Horseswith Richard Hinrichs Motivation is a multi-faceted subject – how does one in detail go about increasing a dressage horse’s enjoyment and charisma and how do we then encourage the horse to demonstrate its strength and vibrancy. In his film, Richard Hinrichs demonstrates very effective methods for motivating the horses and puts forward various suggestions for improving difficult and demanding training sessions: positive reinforcement - relaxation und stretching -collecting exercises. A 46 minute DVD that shows how wonderful riding Classical Dressage style can really be. Price: $49.95 |
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HOULIHANVaqueros of the Northern Range Houlihan shows how buckaroos and Texas punchers came together creating a whole new cowboy culture. The catalyst in the mix was winter. The genesis of the vaquero and buckaroo came from more southerly climes, where cowboys can take “ as long as it takes” to get things done. In the north country, winter is king. And the byword is “winters a comin. Let’s get er done.” Learn more about this DVD and the complete Vaquero DVD Set
Approximately 90 minutes DVD.
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School of Classical Dressage
Serieswith Philippe Karl 4 individual DVDs, 46 minutes each. To learn more about this series and the Philippe Karl method of Classical Dressage Training for Lightness, and/or to order any of the four DVDs: Volume 1: The School
of Aids
Volume 2: The School of Gymnastics Volume 3: The School of Dance Volume 4: Training Progress - One Year |
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GREAT BEGINNINGS with Roberto QuijandriaGreat Beginnings: From Foaling to Saddling. Over the course of many years, Roberto has developed his own method of working with horses from the day they are born. This video shares Roberto’s knowledge from the just born foal through the first saddle. |
THE PLEASURE OF RIDING A PERUVIAN PASO HORSE El Placer de Montar un Caballo Peruano de Paso by Gonzalo Berro Hardcover book, 9 in. x 12 in., 130 pages. Over 200 illustrations in quality color print. Learn more about this book
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Elegant
Dressage Trainingwith Anja Beran Anja Beran explains how horses can benefit from proper dressage training. She starts with a physical inventory of its weaknesses and asymmetries and continues with specific exercises to improve the physical constitution up to gracefulness, aesthetics, harmony and ease. The 95 minute DVD includes the DVD Special "Flamingo". Learn more about this DVD. Order
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Circus
School Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 Two DVDs with Bea Borelle Bea has developed her large repetoire of circus lessons based on her own insight and experience. And she shows how these exercises can successfully be applied to the general training of the horse. |